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Your Guide to Downhill Karting

Western Canada’s high-adrenaline joyride.

October 20, 2025
3 minute read
Downhill karting with friends at Winsport

Photo credit: Shaun Lockyer

What do you get when you combine gravity, a hill, and over 50+ twists and turns? Calgary's most addictive summer experience. What started as a wild idea in New Zealand is now one of Calgary’s most beloved summer experiences. With tracks around the world, Downhill Karting brings global thrills to WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park.

What to Expect

Downhill Karting at WinSport is part go-kart, part toboggan, and 100% powered by the pull of the hill; no engines, just you, the track, and gravity. With more than 50 twists and turns packed into a 1.8-kilometre paved course, it’s a rush you control completely. Brake to slow down, release to zoom. Simple enough for kids, exciting enough for adults – it truly is an all-ages adventure!

Set on the slopes of Canada Olympic Park, each ride starts with a chairlift to the top, offering unmatched views of the city. Then it’s your turn to take control. Whether you're riding with friends, laughing with your kids, or just soaking in the fun, once is never enough.

Group of friends enjoying amazing views of Calgary’s skyline

Enjoy amazing views of Calgary’s skyline on your way up. (Downhill Karting)

group of friends enjoying Downhill karting during summer

Glide around one of 50 twists and turns on the track. (Downhill Karting)

The Story Behind the Track

This fast-paced adventure has been a local favourite since 2013, operated by Skyline , the New Zealand company behind the original gravity-fuelled experience. The very first track opened in Rotorua, NZ in 1985, and the concept has since taken off around the globe. With locations in Singapore, South Korea, Mont-Tremblant, and more, Calgary's track is Skyline's single longest of any location.

Good to Know

  • Open Spring through Fall (weather permitting) – opening hours vary through the season, you’ll find them on the Downhill Karting website .

  • Riders must meet minimum height requirements.

  • Helmets provided, closed-toe shoes recommended.

  • Ride packages start at $32 (with shareable options for families and groups).

  • Bad weather can sometimes impact operations so it’s good to check the forecast on the day of your visit in case the site needs to close.

Pro tip: During the busiest periods in July and August, try going midweek or in the morning to beat the crowds. And if you want a souvenir be sure to grab a digital photo package to relive your Karting experience!

Hotels Near WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park

If you’re looking for a great and convenient place to stay, several accommodations are just a short drive away. Here are three popular NW Calgary options, listed in order by driving distance from the hill:

Amazing, fun, thrilling, fantastic! All words you’ll find in reviews from Downhill Karting. It’s an experience that you’re fully in control of, and you’re guaranteed to be talking about it long after the finish line.

Ready to feel the rush?  
Book your ride at Downhill Karting Calgary